***CPO Coverage? AC Smell….

mp-E46 · 08-07-2015, 09:07 AM

My AC vents smells bad when AC is on. Wondering if the AC Condenser cleaning is covered under CPO?

Thanks

Sotek · 08-07-2015, 09:10 AM

Interested to know as well, I have the same problem.
I found the DIY to clean the system, but if it is covered under CPO..
Unless the dealer comes out with the stupid "can't replicate the issue" BS.

shadow191 · 08-07-2015, 09:46 AM

I think it would be the evaporator that needs to be cleaned, or maybe the ducts. The condenser is separate from the system and sealed so only refrigerant passes through it.

Try running the system on fresh air for a while and maybe spray some cleaner into the vents.

Wilt · 08-07-2015, 10:20 AM

My guess is that cleaning is 'maintenance' and therefore not covered by CPO warranty. Failure of the evaporator, not cleaning, would be covered with certainty.
Call the dealer and find out with certainty!!!

MrN1ceGuy · 08-07-2015, 10:51 AM

OP, when was the last time the cabin air filter was replaced?

mike5809 · 08-07-2015, 11:53 AM

I couldn't even get them to look at an AC smell under factory warranty for me. I highly doubt that they would under CPO.

ThugzZ BunnY · 08-07-2015, 11:55 AM

ac or any ac component is NOT covered. it is solely a powertrain warranty.

mike5809 · 08-07-2015, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audaci42

it is solely a powertrain warranty.

And this is completely inaccurate.

ThugzZ BunnY · 08-07-2015, 12:23 PM

mike5809 oh really? enlighten me on what it covers? i only do this for a living.

mike5809 · 08-07-2015, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audaci42

mike5809 oh really? enlighten me on what it covers? i only do this for a living.

Well you must suck at "your living" then. I guess it's time to get another job.

Directly from BMW "The CPO Limited Warranty covers a wide range of vehicle components, including the engine, powertrain, electrical system, climate control and more."

http://resource.bmwusa.com/ebooks/7a...o_brochure.pdf

Both my e92s I have had a lot covered under CPO that wasn't "powertrain" related.

M47 · 08-07-2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mp-E46

My AC vents smells bad when AC is on. Wondering if the AC Condenser cleaning is covered under CPO?

Thanks

Is it when the AC is on, or when it is just turned on?

Pig_in_Soup · 08-07-2015, 02:04 PM

It's just mold and other nasty stuff that grows on and around the evaporator, especially in hot climates where you end up with a lot of condensation. I use this:

http://www.amazon.com/einszett-96110.../dp/B0002Z2MKO

There are other, similar cleaners. I doubt they'd cover the cleaning under CPO. It's easy enough to do yourself. I end up having to do all my cars once or twice over a Florida summer.

ThugzZ BunnY · 08-07-2015, 02:11 PM

mike5809 i stand corrected. im guessing my managers were telling me this so i could sell more warranties.

mp-E46 · 08-07-2015, 02:23 PM

Not sure when the cabin filter was replaced? Bought it as a cpo last year. Also it smells when the AC is running.
I guess I will check the filter and will be doing the BG Frigi Clean process this weekend. I did it on the e46 and a lot of gunk came out from the drain.

Also I do not notice any water under the car after the AC has been on for a while. I will have to check the drain pipe...

M47 · 08-07-2015, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrN1ceGuy

OP, when was the last time the cabin air filter was replaced?

Hi, I bought my car a few months ago from a BMW Dealer and forget to ask for the maintenance records. If I contact my CA now, will he give me the records? I would like to know when the cabin air filter and other stuffs were last changed. Thanks!

alexg212 · 08-07-2015, 02:26 PM

Run ac on high, non-recirculating. Spray lysol into air intake vents. This has worked on other cars of mine.

mike5809 · 08-07-2015, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audaci42

mike5809 i stand corrected. im guessing my managers were telling me this so i could sell more warranties.

Oh no worries! It's not comprehensive by any means - but it does come in handy.

ThugzZ BunnY · 08-07-2015, 04:46 PM

mike5809 this is a big deal to me. thats what i was told early on and i've been completly wrong. but i have sold a good bit of full warranties on cpo cars lol

critical05 · 08-07-2015, 06:06 PM

Have this same problem with other cars, basically your using recirculation too often.

Ozzie335i · 08-08-2015, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audaci42

mike5809 i stand corrected. im guessing my managers were telling me this so i could sell more warranties.

I don't mind saying it, but what is, and what is not covered on the CPO is one great big gray area. What I would like is a sheet listing what is actually covered. The link upthread says nothing. Sorry, but if something is not covered, I'd rather take it to my indie. 150 bucks to pull a code and then tell me that a part is not covered does not work for me.

ThugzZ BunnY · 08-08-2015, 11:06 AM

Ozzie335i i know my service advisors have looked and looked for a list like that, but they haven't found one. they have to call and see if certain things are approved.

Agentphish · 08-08-2015, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pig_in_Soup

It's just mold and other nasty stuff that grows on and around the evaporator, especially in hot climates where you end up with a lot of condensation. I use this:

http://www.amazon.com/einszett-96110.../dp/B0002Z2MKO

There are other, similar cleaners. I doubt they'd cover the cleaning under CPO. It's easy enough to do yourself. I end up having to do all my cars once or twice over a Florida summer.

How's this work exactly?

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shadow191 Lieutenant Colonel 181 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2017 Volvo XC90 R-Design Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA iTrader: (3)	I think it would be the evaporator that needs to be cleaned, or maybe the ducts. The condenser is separate from the system and sealed so only refrigerant passes through it. Try running the system on fresh air for a while and maybe spray some cleaner into the vents.
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Wilt Major 228 Rep 1,045 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SF Bay area iTrader: (0)	My guess is that cleaning is 'maintenance' and therefore not covered by CPO warranty. Failure of the evaporator, not cleaning, would be covered with certainty. Call the dealer and find out with certainty!!!
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ThugzZ BunnY Major 682 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: BMW of Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	ac or any ac component is NOT covered. it is solely a powertrain warranty. __________________ IG: @andy__wise Inquiries: Andrew.Wise@bmwofchattanooga.com
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ThugzZ BunnY Major 682 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: BMW of Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	mike5809 oh really? enlighten me on what it covers? i only do this for a living. __________________ IG: @andy__wise Inquiries: Andrew.Wise@bmwofchattanooga.com
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Pig_in_Soup Enlisted Member 10 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North Florida iTrader: (0)	It's just mold and other nasty stuff that grows on and around the evaporator, especially in hot climates where you end up with a lot of condensation. I use this: http://www.amazon.com/einszett-96110.../dp/B0002Z2MKO There are other, similar cleaners. I doubt they'd cover the cleaning under CPO. It's easy enough to do yourself. I end up having to do all my cars once or twice over a Florida summer.
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ThugzZ BunnY Major 682 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: BMW of Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	mike5809 i stand corrected. im guessing my managers were telling me this so i could sell more warranties. __________________ IG: @andy__wise Inquiries: Andrew.Wise@bmwofchattanooga.com
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mp-E46 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 203 Posts Drives: E90, E60 & E46. Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Not sure when the cabin filter was replaced? Bought it as a cpo last year. Also it smells when the AC is running. I guess I will check the filter and will be doing the BG Frigi Clean process this weekend. I did it on the e46 and a lot of gunk came out from the drain. Also I do not notice any water under the car after the AC has been on for a while. I will have to check the drain pipe...
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alexg212 Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe/Mustang Gt Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Run ac on high, non-recirculating. Spray lysol into air intake vents. This has worked on other cars of mine.
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ThugzZ BunnY Major 682 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: BMW of Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	mike5809 this is a big deal to me. thats what i was told early on and i've been completly wrong. but i have sold a good bit of full warranties on cpo cars lol __________________ IG: @andy__wise Inquiries: Andrew.Wise@bmwofchattanooga.com
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critical05 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 311 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6 spd Join Date: May 2012 Location: IA iTrader: (0)	Have this same problem with other cars, basically your using recirculation too often.
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ThugzZ BunnY Major 682 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: BMW of Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	Ozzie335i i know my service advisors have looked and looked for a list like that, but they haven't found one. they have to call and see if certain things are approved. __________________ IG: @andy__wise Inquiries: Andrew.Wise@bmwofchattanooga.com
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